David Hare

Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides.

In oratory the will must predominate.

In the '70s, terrorism was much more serious, in that many more people got killed.

I just had an idea that went right over my head.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

It took me realizing that a broken heart has never actually killed anyone to find the courage to ask for what I want, in just about every situation. That was part of my own growing up.